Samantha Bernardo makes it to Top 20 of Miss Grand International!

Samantha Bernardo has made it to the Top 20 of Miss Grand International 2020!

The Philippine bet bested more than 40 other candidates and was named among the finalists with the chance to take home the crown during the pageant’s final night on Saturday. 

Among other countries that made it to the list were Cambodia, Guatemala,
Mexico, Thailand, Peru, Japan, El Salvador, Panama, Vietnam, USA, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Indonesia, Myanmar, Argentina, Brazil, England, and Kenya.

Before earning her spot in the top 20 list, Samantha also entered the top 10 best in national costume and top 5 through popular vote.

During the preliminary competition, Samantha dazzled the audience in her emerald green evening gown called “Lipad,” which represented Palawan’s yellow-throated bird.

She also took hold of netizens’ attention when she wore the Philippine eagle-inspired national costume “Agila.”

Should Samantha win in the pageant, she will be the first Filipina to take home the Miss Grand International crown. – RC, GMA News